LinkedIn’s Oscar Rodriguez explains how to protect your account from scams and hackers
In a blog published during Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Oscar Rodriguez, Vice President of Product at LinkedIn, explained how users can protect their accounts and control their online privacy. The advice covers everything from checking profile verification to enabling passkeys and filtering potentially harmful messages. LinkedIn has even introduced an option to flag what it calls “AI slop”, referring to low-quality AI-generated content appearing in feeds.
LinkedIn wants users to be careful about who they connect with
According to , users should pay closer attention to connection requests, particularly from people they do not recognise.
He recommends checking profile verification before engaging with unfamiliar accounts. Users can also unfollow or mute accounts that repeatedly post unwanted or irrelevant content.
LinkedIn now allows members to flag content they believe is AI slop.
How to protect your LinkedIn account from hackers
Rodriguez recommends reviewing account security and privacy settings regularly.
| Security feature | What it does |
|---|---|
| Passkeys | Allow sign-in using fingerprints, face recognition or a device screen lock |
| Two-factor authentication | Adds another verification step during login |
| Harmful message detection | Flags suspicious messages and possible scams |
| Profile visibility settings | Control who can see personal information |
| Account recovery options | Help regain access if users lose their login credentials |
Users can manage passkeys and two-factor authentication through Settings & Privacy > Sign in & Security.
LinkedIn can flag suspicious messages automatically
One useful feature highlighted by Rodriguez is harmful message detection.
When enabled, LinkedIn checks incoming messages for potentially dangerous content, including scams and fraud attempts. Suspicious messages from new contacts go to the spam folder.
If an existing connection sends a potentially harmful message, LinkedIn displays a warning and gives users the option to report it anonymously.
The feature is available under Data Privacy > Messaging Experience.
LinkedIn also provides controls for limiting the use of personal data in generative AI training.
The guidance comes as fake recruiters, phishing attempts and AI-generated content continue to create security concerns for people using professional networking platforms.